Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-19
.. B., K. OF P.
A GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF THE
ORDER IN CAPITOL PARK.
Brief History Of the Order-Roster
Of the Local Regiment-Listo of
the Supreme Officers.

itol grounds is the California Brigade of tn
Uniformed Rank of the Order of knight
of Pythias, one of the youngest of tn,
| sisterhood of benehcent confratefnities, a
also one of the most successful, vigorous
and active organizations for mutual protec
ton and relief
The Order originated in Washington, D
c., Justus II. Rathbone being the founder
in the year 1864. Organized during the
dark DAYS of the Rebellion, its operation.
were conducted at decided disadvantage
Nevertheless it continued to grow and
prosper, until at the present time it mum.
bers a Grand Lodges, $500 subordinates
and membership of nearly
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND,
Comprising the flower of other organiza-
tons, and counting among its large mem
bership the best citizens OF the land.
The work of the Order is founded on the
old and unequaled legend of the friendship
of Damon and Pythias, and has for its
motto - Friendship, Charity and Benevo-
lence."
ITS DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES
Is as follows: Recognizing the univer-
salty of human brotherhood, its organiza-
ton is designed to embrace the world
within its jurisdiction intended solely
and only to disseminate the great princi-
pies of Friendship, Charity and Benevo-
lence, nothing of a sectarian Or political
character is permitted within its portals
federation in religion, obedience to law,
and loyalty to government, are its cardinal
principles. Misfortune, misery and death
haiv rst ,r,f aa FIJI oh
broad face of creation, our noble Order was
instituted TO champion humanity. to be his
guide and hope, his shelter and defense to
soften down the asperities of life; to sub
due party spirit and by the sweet and DOW
erful attraction of the glorious trinity of
Friendship. Charity and Benevolence to
bind in one harmonious brotherhood men
of all classes and of all opinions.
THE BRIGHTEST JEWELS
Which it possesses are the tears of the
widows and orphans, and its imperative
commands are to visit the homes where
lacerated hearts are bleeding; to assuage
the sufferings of a brother to bury the
dead, care for the widow and educate the
orphan to exercise charity towards offend
ers to construe words and deeds in their
least unfavorable light-granting honesty
of purpose and good intentions to others,
and protect the principles of Knighthood
unto death. Its laws are reason and equity;
its cardinal doctrines inspire purity of
thought and life, and love of truth and
loyalty to the Government under which we
live. Its intention is peace on earth and
goodwill towards man."
The composition of the Order is one Su-
preme Lodge for the world, the recognized
fountain of authority, and composed of the
Nf tIxfn rl
each Grand Lodge-State, Territory or
Provincial jurisdiction-and the following
supreme officers, who are chosen for two
years, the sessions of the Supreme Lodge
being biennial:
SUPREME OFFICERS.
Founder and P. S. c., Justus H. Rathbone,
Washington, d. c.; P. s. c., John Van
Valkenburg, Fort Madison, Ia; S. c., How
ard Douglass, Cincinnati, o.; S. P, John S.
King, NJ. D., Toronto, Canada S. K. of r.
and S., r. E. Cowan (deceasedl, St. Louis,
Mo; S. NJ. of E.. S. J. Wiley, Whining
ton. Del; S. S. E. r., II. Nelson, Wash
ington, d. c.; Major General, U. R., J. K.
Carnahan, Indianapolis, Ind; S. NJ. at A,
c. F. Bragg, Bangor, Me-; S. l. g., Bob
Newell, Little Rock, Ark; S. o. G., John
w. Thompson, Washington, DC.
The Grand Lodge of California was in
stituted in the year 1869, at San Francisco,
and prospered from the first, the flood tide
of prosperity being reached under the ad-
of our townsman, George B.
as Grand Chancellor, during
whose administration the Supreme Chan
cellor of the Order, Hon. John Van Walk
enburg, of Fort Madison, Ia, visited this
jurisdiction, by invitation of the Grand
Chancellor, which visit and the soiourn of
no no or will ha ,Nla
remembered by our citizens. The Order in
this State numbers 10000, and has subor-
dinate Lodges in all the principal commu-
mites of the State.
THE GRAND OFFICERS
OF the State of California for the current
year are as follows: 7. &C, T. +. Bach
elder, Sunol G. c., Frank H. Farrar. Mer-
ced; G. V. c., A. }. Buckles, Suisun G.. p.
B. N Shoecraft, Nevada City; G. NJ. of e.,
A. II. Gage, San Francisco; G. K. of R..
and s., H. Shaffner, San Francisco; G. NJ.
at A, George Hall, Santa Rosa.
There are three subordinate branches or
lodges of the Order in this city, with an
aggregate membership of over five hundred.
The Endowment Rank was established
in 1877 to furnish, as its name indicates, an
endowment to those members who, by a
small payment, desire to leave an endow-
ment to their dependent relatives or friends
after they shall have ceased to fight lifes
battles. II has proved marvellous success.
Policies or certificates are issued in the
sums of 81 600, 50 900 or $1,000. The dis
bursements for the relief of beneficiaries
in the past ten years has been over three
and three quarter millions of dollars. A
local section or branch of this rank also
exists here, known as section No 1872
One of the most attractive features is
the
UNIFORM RANK,
Also authorized by the Supreme Lodge in
1877, and having division regiments and
brigades in nearly every State in the Union.
Its organization is semi-military and pat
termed after the United States Army.
California has three regiments. The first
with Colonel J. G. Lohmeyer in command
with headquarters at San francisco: Lieu
tenant n. G. Bovee, Adiutant The second,
with Colonel J. w. Guthrie in command,
with headquarters at Sacramento: Lieuten-
ant A. B. Cheney, Adjutant The third,
with Colonel E. T. Clackmer in command
with headquarters at San Diego; Lieuten-
ant ]. NJ, Van Zandt, Adjutant.
The whole is under command of Bri-
gadier General and staff for the State, as
follows: Brigadier- General, H. Shaffner,
eral, F. A. Mcguire, San Francisco; Assist
ant Inspector General, ]. D. Gall, Stockton;
Assistant Surgeon General, F. NJ. b Der, NJ
D., San Francisco; Aid-de-Camp, Samuel
Katzenstein, Sacramento; Aid-de-Camp,
A J. Kinds, Santa Cruz.
The Brigadier-General and staff, and the
regimental officers, together with the COM
stoned officers of the various divisions,
comprise the Grand Division, and hold an
nual sessions for the transaction of bust
ness relative to the rank. The last annual
meeting was held at Santa Cruz. An en-
campment was to have been held at the
last meeting at Santa Cruz, but it
FAILED TO MATERIALIZE,
Because of the lack of harmony in the
operations of the brigade. AT this meet.
ing it was decided to hold an encampment
during the present session of the Grand
Division. Captain George B. Katzenstein
of this city, with commendable local prid,
presented, urged, and labored for Sacra
y,outO as the Dlaea for holding fhp aucaOn